Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho says he wants to celebrate his third year at Liverpool in 2016 by landing his first major trophy with the club. The five-time European champions are down in ninth spot in the Premier League but are through to the semifinals of the League Cup, where they face Stoke City in January, and have drawn German side Augsburg in the last 32 of the Europa League. Liverpool also meet fourth tier Exeter City in the third round of the FA Cup next month. “We’re all focused on fighting for trophies and I think we have a great…
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Arsene Wenger has come out to say fans should not engage in title talks for now as it is too early to be drawn in such arguments despite his team’s fantastic win over epl favourites Manchester City. Goals from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud before halftime allowed Arsenal to move to within two points of surprise leaders Leicester City and four clear of City ahead of the busy holiday fixture list. With champions Chelsea seemingly out of the picture after a calamitous start, Manchester United wobbling and Liverpool also off the pace, talk of a first Premier League title since…
Just days after Jose Mourinho’s shocking departure from Chelsea, Louis van Gaal is also on the brink of becoming the next high-profile victim of the Premier League sack race. The pressure is mounting on the fustrated Manchester United manager, who was hunkered down at United’s Carrington training base on Monday amid speculation he will be axed if his side lose either of their next two matches at Stoke City on Saturday or at home against Chelsea next Monday. The 64-year-old cut a forlorn figure in the aftermath of Saturday’s shock 2-1 defeat against Norwich City and his downbeat mood was…
World class spainard Pep Guardiola has already chosen his next club after informing Bayern Munich of his decision to quit, according to chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Bayern confirmed Guardiola’s departure at the end of this season on Sunday. The former Barcelona manager, 44, has been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. “I think I know where he is going – but I want to leave the announcement to him or his new employer,” said Rummenigge. The former Bayern and Germany striker says he holds no ill feeling towards the Spaniard despite his decision to leave the Bavarian…
River Plate president Rodolfo D’Onofrio has condemned the actions of supporters who allegedly abused Barcelona forward Lionel Messi at the airport following Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final in Japan. According to media reports, Messi was spat at and insulted by some River fans as the Barcelona squad prepared to fly home following their 3-0 victory over the Argentinian side. Messi, the Argentina captain, scored the opening goal in the match as Barca lifted their third Club World Cup crown. In quotes reported by AS, River president D’Onofrio told Fox Sports: “There’s always some idiot, to put it mildly. “I’ve…
Manchester United has already contacted recently sackrd John Mourinho as they reportedly prepare for life after Louis Van Gaal should he get sacked at the end of the day. United suffered a third consecutive defeat on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Norwich City at home in another insipid display, and Theinfostride sources have said that the growing feeling among the hierarchy is that it is time to replace Van Gaal. That would pave the way for Mourinho to get the job he has coveted for years, and Theinfostride has been told his representatives approached United within 24 hours of the Portuguese…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two of Real Madrid’s 10 goals in the home romp over Rayo Vallecano, and in doing so, further increased his lead over Lionel Messi in the 2015-16 scoring battle between the two superstars in La Liga. Ronaldo converted a first half penalty that gave Real a lead they would not relinquish. The result helped Madrid climb to within two points of leaders Barcelona in the Spanish standings. Meanwhile, Messi was a world away in Japan, scoring Barcelona’s opening goal in their 3-0 Club World Cup final victory over River Plate. Ronaldo and Real Madrid host Real Sociedad…
Arsenal started their 2015 with a confident, season-defining 2-0 victory at Manchester City in January, proving to opponents — and themselves — title defining performances against big teams away from home. Monday night’s victory, coming towards the end of a fine year for Arsene Wenger’s side, showed they were capable of taking the game to the opposition on home soil as well, outplaying City in a good, technical game of football. Having defeated both Manchester City and Manchester United convincingly here, they should be capable of turning the Emirates into a fortress for the rest of the campaign. Arsenal are…
David Beckham says he would love to see Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic line up for his proposed Major League Soccer team in Miami. Beckham, 40, is in the process of setting up an MLS team in Florida as the league looks to expand to 28 teams over the next few years. The former England captain’s dream moved a step closer to becoming reality earlier in December when his ownership group announced that they had acquired a site for a new stadium. Beckham does not expect the ground to be ready until 2017 or 2018, but he told Swedish newspaper…
Pep Guardiola’s exit from Bayern Munich won’t be an excuse for top stars like Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski, Arturo Vidal and so on to leave the club come the end of the season, Bayern president has said. Bayern had been hoping to convince the Catalan coach to sign a new contract to extend his deal beyond next summer, but the Bundesliga champions confirmed on Sunday that Guardiola would be leaving at the end of the 2015-16 season with Carlo Ancelotti replacing him. When Guardiola returned from a one-year sabbatical in New York and began his three-year stint at Bayern in…
Despite reports of LVG having only one game left to keep his Manchester United job, he has come out in public to say he feels Ed Woodward still has his back. The Dutchman was given a resounding endorsement by the United hierarchy in recent briefings, when he was described as a “genius.” But since then his team have lost three games in a row, crashing out of the Champions League with a 3-2 defeat to Wolfsburg before being beaten in back-to-back games by promoted clubs, in Bournemouth and Norwich. Supporters at Old Trafford on Saturday chorused the name of Jose…
Michel Platini has criticised his eight-year ban from FIFA a “real farce,” with UEFA confirming that they are “extremely disappointed” by the decision from world football’s governing body. Platini, UEFA president since 2007, and Sepp Blatter were each banned for eight years by the FIFA ethics committee on Monday for conflict of interest in a two million Swiss franc (£1.35 million) payment deal that is also the subject of a criminal investigation in Switzerland. Blatter’s FIFA career is ending in disgrace after more than 17 years as president and 40 years in total with the governing body. Platini’s bid to…
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were each banned for eight years by FIFA’s ethics committee on Monday in a stunning takedown of world football’s most powerful leaders. FIFA president Blatter and Platini, his onetime protégé, were kicked out of the sport for conflict of interest in a 2 million Swiss franc (£1.35 million) payment deal that is also the subject of a criminal investigation in Switzerland. The bans are effective immediately. Blatter’s FIFA career looks set to end in disgrace after more than 17 years as president and 40 years in total with the governing body. Platini’s bid to succeed…
A final year Medicine and Surgery student University of Lagos, Adefemi David of Fola David artistry drew a photo of American singer, Trey Songz and presented it to the singer on Saturday, December 19 at the Rhythm Unplugged show. Adefemi, who is also an artist and a Speedpainter, was able to meet the US singer after his performance courtesy of Flytime. Adefemi.
Khloe Karadashian has declared the year 2015 as her worse ever! In a questions and answers session on Tweeter on Wednesday, November 25, fans Khloe lied to one follower who commented “except with the whole Lamar thing 2015 was good to you Khloe.” To which Kardashian, 31, admitted 2015 was “hands down [the] worst year of my life lol.” Having recovered from a staph infection, on top of caring for her estranged husband Lamar Odom in the hospital, Kardashian has been through a lot as of late. The former NBA star, 36, has been at the hospital since October 13…
Fast and Furious actor The Rock has revealed his baby daughter’s name. According to his Instagram post yesterday (December 20), The Rock’s daughter is Jasmine. The Rock also shared the first picture of his daughter. In the photo the actor can be seen holding his little girl on his chest. “Christmas came early! Within minutes of being born she was laying on daddy’s chest. And being a grateful man takes on a whole new meaning… Thank you guys so much for the awesome congratulatory wishes and love you’ve been sending @laurenhashianofficial and myself. We’re extremely grateful. Kinda crazy but in…
Guess who is excited about being a grandmother? It’s the beautiful Shan George. . “It feels really cool, especially the fact that I gave birth to all boys, now I have a girl. I was happy when my son told me about his girl being pregnant. Children are a beautiful gift from God. The best thing about me being a grandmother is the fact that as a Christian, God’s promise of keeping me alive to see my children’s children has been fulfilled.” She said.
Popular stand up comedian and actor Okey Bakassi who once dated Nollywood actress Shan George has spoken about their current relationship. In an interview with The Nation, Bakassi who is married with three kids said his relationship with Shan George is cordial and there is no bad blood between them. “People refer to this as if she is the only person I ever knew in my life. I guess it is because she is in Nollywood. Let me say that we do not see, save from a few occasions we have run into each other at the airport” said Okey…
Nollywood actress Shan George was involved in a car accident yesterday (October 26), in Enugu. According to reports, Shan George, her daughter and manager were travelling to Lagos on Monday morning from Calabar. When they got to Enugu pulled off the road to check the tires of the vehicle. They parked the car at Abakpa Roundabout/Onitsha Road when a salon car rammed at their vehicle. The driver’s front door was damaged. Luckily Shan George and the occupants in the vehicle were unhurt. Shan George has started shooting her latest movie ‘One Good Man’ in the city of Calabar, Cross River…
Nigerian rapper, Falz, will be making an appearance on the second season of Funke Akindele’s TV show ‘Jenifa.’ In a recent interview with Best of Nollywood, the singer spoke on his upcoming appearance, and working with Akindele. Speaking on his character, he said; ADVERTISING “I play the role of a hairdresser called Segun, and he works in the same salon with Jenifa. Along the line, they fell in love and they had an affair; that’s the summary.” On working with Funke Akindele, he said; “I think she is a very intelligent and prolific actress and it is something that has…